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How to get fromCharlottesville Union Station to Washington DCby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2h 50m
    $29–69
  2. Drive  113.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington DCcar car 113.5 mi
    2h 25m
    $21–30
  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    3h 41m
    $22–33
  4. Fly, subway

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHO - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2h 16m
    $75–362
  5. Bus via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    5h 52m
    $31–49

Charlottesville Union Station to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charlottesville Union Station, VA, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Alexandria 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–70 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $19–30 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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